Turtle Creek Central 40 ft. boxcar.

[Anonymous]

In the April 2003 issue of Model Railroader there was a artical for a 40 foot TCC boxcar.
I have the decals for this project but I was thinking about using a base railroad like the N&W but still have the TCC decals on the car.
Is this a good idea or should I just stick to the Turtle Creek Central[?][?][?]

[Anonymous]

In the April 2003 issue of Model Railroader there was a artical for a 40 foot TCC boxcar.
I have the decals for this project but I was thinking about using a base railroad like the N&W but still have the TCC decals on the car.
Is this a good idea or should I just stick to the Turtle Creek Central[?][?][?]

[Anonymous]

Bryan,
Another option I would reccomend would be to get a 'data only' boxcar from Accurail. These cars are fully painted,and have only car data printed on the sides. It would be a simple matter of applying and sealing the decals to create a Turtle Creek Central. Pictures of these cars can be found at www.accurail.com

Josh Ziegler
Yakima, WA

[Anonymous]

Bryan,
Another option I would reccomend would be to get a 'data only' boxcar from Accurail. These cars are fully painted,and have only car data printed on the sides. It would be a simple matter of applying and sealing the decals to create a Turtle Creek Central. Pictures of these cars can be found at www.accurail.com

Josh Ziegler
Yakima, WA

[CNJ831]

I would second Josh's thoughts if only the Turtle Creek car could be reproduced just as it appears in MR. Unfortunately, in data-only form, it is an Accurail 3400-series PS-1 car (#3498 data-only, oxide red) which is currently not in production and can not otherwise be easily matched. The other two data-only cars in the #3400 series have the wrong door for a TC car.

Having and running cars representative of past MR project layouts can be fun. Over the years I've accurately reproduced a number of cars of these, including the original Pine Tree Central, the Great South Pass, Seaboard Central, Carbondale Central,and BV. I often run these at train shows, pulled by an MR&T SD-40. They make a great conversation starter, especially when some longtime reader of MR recognizes a car from one of the 1960's or 70's MR layouts.

CNJ831

[CNJ831]

I would second Josh's thoughts if only the Turtle Creek car could be reproduced just as it appears in MR. Unfortunately, in data-only form, it is an Accurail 3400-series PS-1 car (#3498 data-only, oxide red) which is currently not in production and can not otherwise be easily matched. The other two data-only cars in the #3400 series have the wrong door for a TC car.

Having and running cars representative of past MR project layouts can be fun. Over the years I've accurately reproduced a number of cars of these, including the original Pine Tree Central, the Great South Pass, Seaboard Central, Carbondale Central,and BV. I often run these at train shows, pulled by an MR&T SD-40. They make a great conversation starter, especially when some longtime reader of MR recognizes a car from one of the 1960's or 70's MR layouts.

CNJ831

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't recommend using to railroad's markings on the same car if you want to keep it prototypical. Even if you don't own an airbrush you could still make a decent model of the TC from an undecorated car. Just be sure to use high quality brushes and make as few strokes as possible.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't recommend using to railroad's markings on the same car if you want to keep it prototypical. Even if you don't own an airbrush you could still make a decent model of the TC from an undecorated car. Just be sure to use high quality brushes and make as few strokes as possible.

[krump]

re April 2003 issue -
does anyone have this issue with the decals intact. I can't find the decals anymore, but I'd love to still put this boxcar together ... ?
cheers

[krump]

re April 2003 issue -
does anyone have this issue with the decals intact. I can't find the decals anymore, but I'd love to still put this boxcar together ... ?
cheers

[Noah Hofrichter]

Didn't Microscale relase a seperate set to sell other than in MR, or was it an in MR only thing? If it wasn't you might want ot try microscale's website.

Noah

[Noah Hofrichter]

Didn't Microscale relase a seperate set to sell other than in MR, or was it an in MR only thing? If it wasn't you might want ot try microscale's website.

Noah

[darth9x9]

Microscale did in fact make the decals for the Turtle Creek but a visit to their website did not turn up any such roadname.

BC

[darth9x9]

Microscale did in fact make the decals for the Turtle Creek but a visit to their website did not turn up any such roadname.

BC

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by appst03

I wouldn't recommend using to railroad's markings on the same car if you want to keep it prototypical. Even if you don't own an airbrush you could still make a decent model of the TC from an undecorated car. Just be sure to use high quality brushes and make as few strokes as possible.

Good Morning:

The TC is a fictional railroad so we can do whatever we want!!!! My TC car is a Central Valley truss rod car. It fits the era of my pike. What's more important is I LIKE IT. Put the decals on anything that pleases you, it's your railroad.

Have a blessed day and remember SANTA FE ALL THE WAY
Bob

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by appst03

I wouldn't recommend using to railroad's markings on the same car if you want to keep it prototypical. Even if you don't own an airbrush you could still make a decent model of the TC from an undecorated car. Just be sure to use high quality brushes and make as few strokes as possible.

Good Morning:

The TC is a fictional railroad so we can do whatever we want!!!! My TC car is a Central Valley truss rod car. It fits the era of my pike. What's more important is I LIKE IT. Put the decals on anything that pleases you, it's your railroad.

Have a blessed day and remember SANTA FE ALL THE WAY
Bob

[dragenrider]

I made several Turtle Creek cars from the decals including a modern covered hopper car. The white decals look superb on the dark green paint! [:D]

[dragenrider]

I made several Turtle Creek cars from the decals including a modern covered hopper car. The white decals look superb on the dark green paint! [:D]

[krump]

ok, but... I'm still trying to find the decals

cheers

[krump]

ok, but... I'm still trying to find the decals

cheers

[Noah Hofrichter]

Krump, My best advice is to keep patroling your local shows in hope of one showing up. That or try calling Customer service, they can get you a back order for cover price I think.

Noah

[Noah Hofrichter]

Krump, My best advice is to keep patroling your local shows in hope of one showing up. That or try calling Customer service, they can get you a back order for cover price I think.

Noah

[krump]

you're a good man Noah. Thanks
next time I go to a big hobby shop, I'll go through the back issues as well.

cheers

[krump]

you're a good man Noah. Thanks
next time I go to a big hobby shop, I'll go through the back issues as well.

cheers

[fec153]

krump- good morning, coffee is hot and I have the decals. Need your address to mail
it / them .
Phil

[fec153]

krump- good morning, coffee is hot and I have the decals. Need your address to mail
it / them .
Phil

[krump]

QUOTE: Originally posted by fec153

krump- good morning, coffee is hot and I have the decals. Need your address to mail
it / them .
Phil

Happy Sunday Morning to You Phil. I emailed you with the address...
cheers

[krump]

QUOTE: Originally posted by fec153

krump- good morning, coffee is hot and I have the decals. Need your address to mail
it / them .
Phil

Happy Sunday Morning to You Phil. I emailed you with the address...
cheers

[fec153]

Yep, and I E'd you back.

[fec153]

Yep, and I E'd you back.